Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuffed US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, maintaining that military withdrawal will not be initiated until Hamas undergoes genuine disarmament. The US Peace Board had previously agreed on the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, contingent upon Israel ending aggression and withdrawing troops from the territory. However, Hamas stipulated that they would only relinquish heavy weapons after such conditions were met. Since agreeing to an initial ceasefire in October 2018, Israel has continued military operations in Gaza. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu expressed Israel's rejection of the plan, stating that the Israeli military will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and security threats are neutralized. A Hamas official, while expressing commitment to the agreement, emphasized the need for all parties to comply with their agreed-upon obligations. The Israeli leader's statement underscores his reluctance to engage with Trump's plan, balancing potential dissatisfaction with his closest ally against disapproval of the plan itself. Just weeks before Israeli elections and under pressure from coalition members to adopt a hardline stance on Gaza, Netanyahu is unlikely to make concessions. The US is currently discussing potential next steps with Israel, although some proposals may not be acceptable to the Israeli government. The ongoing discussions center around ensuring a "positive outcome" to prevent a repeat of the 2023 attack by Hamas, according to Nickolay Mladenov, a senior diplomat tasked with implementing Trump's peace plan. Mladenov emphasized that the plan is built upon a process that is verifiable, reversible, and capable of being stopped at each stage, while Israel would not be required to withdraw until Hamas' disarmament could be verified. Approximately 1.9 million people, or 90% of Gaza's population, have been displaced since the conflict began in 2023, according to UN data. The war was sparked by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023, resulting in over 1,200 fatalities and the capture of 251 hostages. Israel responded with a military campaign in Gaza, during which more than 73,000 people have been killed, according to Gaza's health ministry.